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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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“Tonight Show” sidekick Ed McMahon dies at 86

Photo: Wikipedia — Ed McMahon in November of 2005 “Heeeere’s Johnny!” The booming voice that made this introduction for “Tonight Show” host Johnny Carson thousands of times has been silenced. Famous announcer/talk show sidekick Ed McMahon died today, reportedly after a battle with cancer. He was 86. He was born Edward Leo Peter McMahon in Detroit on March 6, 1923. McMahon and […]

Monday, June 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 22, 2009

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Singer Chris Brown gets a plea deal in domestic violence case

File Photo: TV Guide/Frank Micelotta/Getty Image–Rihanna & Chris Brown Shortly before a preliminary hearing was set to get underway in a Downtown Los Angeles courtroom this afternoon, singer Chris Brown accepted a plea deal in his domestic violence case. Brown is accused of beating up long time girlfriend/singer/model, Rihanna, in a sports car on a Los Angeles street, following a pre-Grammy Awards party February 8, 2009. Today Brown pleaded guilty to […]

Monday, June 22, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 22, 2009

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“The Proposal” wins the Box Office derby

Movie audiences were in the mood for a little romance over the weekend. The new romantic comedy “The Proposal ” dished it up with humor and a bit of drama. “The Proposal” easily debuted as the number one movie in the country with a haul of $33.6 million. “The Proposal” stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. Bullock plays a ruthless publishing executive who convinces her hunky […]

Sunday, June 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 14, 2009

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L.A. Lakers win the 2009 NBA championship

Photo: Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times Victory is sweet. I don’t think anyone needs to tell hard charging, hoop shooting, Kobe Bryant that tonight. Bryant led the Lakers to the NBA championship title tonight, beating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in the fifth game of the NBA finals. Bryant scored 30 points, six rebounds, and five assists in the title clincher. Along with the title, Bryant […]

Sunday, June 14, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 14, 2009

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“The Hangover” still tops at the Box Office

The R-rated comedy, “The Hangover” hangs tough in the number one spot at the Box Office for the second straight week. “The Hangover” raked in an estimated $33.4 million this weekend to hold on to bragging rights as the most popular movie in the country. The Disney 3D animation “Up” is still floating around in second place with $30.5 million. In […]

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Wednesday, June 10, 2009

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Screen Actors Guild overwhelmingly approves new contract

It’s been a long time coming, but finally the 100,000 plus members of the Screen Actors Guild have a new contract today. The votes were counted last night on a new two-year deal with the big studio producers, which covers, “…film and digital television programs, motion pictures and new media productions,” according to an announcement on the SAG website. Around 110,000 ballots went out […]

Monday, June 8, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Monday, June 8, 2009

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Upset at the Box Office

A flip-flop at the weekend Box Office today. Once the Sunday figures were in, it became clear movie ticket sales were higher for the new R-rated comedy, “The Hangover” than the animated adventure “Up.” So there’s a switch at the top of the Box Office. “The Hangover” is now number one with $45 million. Yesterday, the film’s weekend estimated gross hovered at around $43 million. “The […]

Sunday, June 7, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Sunday, June 7, 2009

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Fierce battle for supremacy at the Box Office

The family-friendly animated 3D flick, “Up” appears to have won the fight for number one at the Box Office this weekend. “Up” held onto the top spot for the second week in a row with a take estimated to be $44.2 million, edging out a new contender, “The Hangover.” The R-rated comedy, with no big name stars, is supposed to […]

Saturday, June 6, 2009

By Fronnie Lewis Saturday, June 6, 2009

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Photo Gallery:National Fire Service Day in Burbank

Photos: FLLewis/ A Writer’s Groove The National Fire Service Day celebration in downtown Burbank on May 9, 2009 had a festival flavor. There was food, entertainment, educational booths, along with fire personnel, fire trucks, and other emergency vehicles. The Burbank Police Department and several other local agencies took part in the annual event as well.